While the standard calls for the average
and ideal height of an adult male Bloodhound to be
between 25" to 27", you will see them as large as 32"
or more at the shoulders. The bitches average a bit
smaller (23" to 25"), but you will still see a few
reach the height of 28" or more. They can weigh up to
130# or more. While you will also find them smaller
than the standard, these are not small dogs by any
means. This pretty much puts their tails at coffee
table height. They do not reach their full weight and
body type until 2-3 years of age and their brains seem
to follow that trend.

Recognized Bloodhound Colors

The Bloodhound comes in 3 colors: Black
and Tan, Liver and Tan (Red and Tan) and Red (Tawny).
A small amount of white is allowed on the chest, feet
and the tip of the tail. While there are variations of
these colors, they still fall into one of these color
patterns. A predominantly black where the black
"saddle" covers most of the body except for some red
on the legs and face is often referred to as a "black"
but is still considered a Black and Tan. This can go
the other way also, where the saddle on the black and
tan or liver and tan can be badgered or even just a
few dark hairs. The variation in the "red" color can
be anywhere from a light tan to a deep red. Below are
examples of the three colors.

Black and Tan

Liver and Tan

Red

Description

While still in proportion the
ideal Bloodhound has a large head and wrinkled
face with pronounced lips and throat giving him
a solemn expression. The eyes are deep sunken
and the lids form a diamond shape. The skin may
pull the lower eyelids down giving that
"morning after" look. The ears hang low and are
long and soft. The neck is long, allowing the
hound to follow a trail with his nose to the
ground without tiring. The shoulders should be muscular
and sloped back with good angulation front and
rear. The chest should be deep with the ribs
well sprung. Feet should be well knuckled and
the coat is short.